David Speers

David Speers is the award-winning Political Editor at Sky News and anchor of agenda-setting political programs SPEERS and SPEERS on Sunday on Sky News Live.

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Gladys Liu ' is everything we want in migrant communities'

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Gladys Liu ' is everything we want in migrant communities'

Minister for Government Services and the NDIS, Stuart Robert told Sky News he believes Gladys Liu “had a difficult interview” and said he is highly satisfied with what she’s done and the statements she’s produced.

Minister for Government Services and the NDIS, Stuart Robert told Sky News he believes Gladys Liu “had a difficult interview” and said he is highly satisfied with what she’s done and the statements she’s produced.

Liu can't be compared to Dastyari’s ‘betrayal’: Liberal MP

Labor should not compare Liberal MP Gladys Liu to Sam Dastyari whose actions in support of links to a Chinese businessman with whom he was linked “betrayed Australia”, according to government backbencher Tim Wilson.

Labor should not compare Liberal MP Gladys Liu to Sam Dastyari whose actions in support of links to a Chinese businessman with whom he was linked “betrayed Australia”, according to government backbencher Tim Wilson.

Gladys Liu would be ‘scalped’ if she wasn’t a Liberal

Former Labor Senator Sam Dastyari has compared the fracas engulfing Liberal MP Gladys Liu — who is under scrutiny for her links to Chinese foreign influential groups — to his resignation over ties to billionaire businessman Huang Xiangmo.

Former Labor Senator Sam Dastyari has compared the fracas engulfing Liberal MP Gladys Liu — who is under scrutiny for her links to Chinese foreign influential groups — to his resignation over ties to billionaire businessman Huang Xiangmo.

Greens using 'personal tragedy' of bushfires to push climate agenda

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says she is unsurprised the Greens are seeking to “sensationalise personal tragedy” to push their climate agenda.

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says she is unsurprised the Greens are seeking to “sensationalise personal tragedy” to push their climate agenda.

Taylor ‘has not been frank’ over grasslands saga

Terri Butler says evidence suggests Angus Taylor “has not been frank” as Labor calls for the energy minister to resign or be sacked over his family’s holding of a property in his electorate affected by an endangered listing on some grassland.

Terri Butler says evidence suggests Angus Taylor “has not been frank” as Labor calls for the energy minister to resign or be sacked over his family’s holding of a property in his electorate affected by an endangered listing on some grassland.

Major parties 'fearful' of China

The major parties are fearful of the "consequences" that would stem from holding an inquiry into Australia's relationship with China, according to Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick.

The major parties are fearful of the "consequences" that would stem from holding an inquiry into Australia's relationship with China, according to Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick.

Joyce urges for greater regional senate representation

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says radical electoral changes are needed in order to ensure there is more regional representation in the Senate.

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says radical electoral changes are needed in order to ensure there is more regional representation in the Senate.

Morrison does not have 'a plan for the economy': Burke

Labor frontbencher Tony Burke told Sky News Scott Morrison “is a prime minister who’s only determined to work out what fights he can pick, rather than having a plan for jobs”.

Labor frontbencher Tony Burke told Sky News Scott Morrison “is a prime minister who’s only determined to work out what fights he can pick, rather than having a plan for jobs”.

Boris Johnson loses control of government

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced an uphill battle since his installment in office since July, losing every vote in the House of Commons, the latest, a motion to ask the EU for a further extension to the Brexit leave date.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced an uphill battle since his installment in office since July, losing every vote in the House of Commons, the latest, a motion to ask the EU for a further extension to the Brexit leave date.

Peace in Hong Kong ‘in the world’s interest’

Liberal MP and former diplomat Dave Sharma says a calming of tensions in Hong Kong is in both the region’s and China’s interests but also the world’s for “the status quo to be maintained”.

Liberal MP and former diplomat Dave Sharma says a calming of tensions in Hong Kong is in both the region’s and China’s interests but also the world’s for “the status quo to be maintained”.

Boris Johnson still has a Brexit 'ace up his sleeve'

United Kingdom MPs have voted to take control of parliament - 328 votes to 301- in a move to extend the Brexit leave date to January 2020 and avoid a no-deal Brexit scenario.

United Kingdom MPs have voted to take control of parliament - 328 votes to 301- in a move to extend the Brexit leave date to January 2020 and avoid a no-deal Brexit scenario.

Election loss ‘could bring the end of Corbynism’

UK Labour fear an election because they know a loss could trigger the downfall of their "grotesque leader" Jeremy Corbyn, according to The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg Sheridan.

UK Labour fear an election because they know a loss could trigger the downfall of their "grotesque leader" Jeremy Corbyn, according to The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg Sheridan.

Research from the Australian National University has found Bill Shorten's enduring unpopularity was a key reason undecided voters decided to back the Coalition in the March federal election.

Research from the Australian National University has found Bill Shorten's enduring unpopularity was a key reason undecided voters decided to back the Coalition in the March federal election.

Dutton can save Tamil family: immigration expert

Peter Dutton used powers before to protect au pairs and a Rohingyan orphan, and - according to ex-Deputy Secretary of the Immigration Department Abul Rizvi - it might not be the only way the Tamil family can stay.

Peter Dutton used powers before to protect au pairs and a Rohingyan orphan, and - according to ex-Deputy Secretary of the Immigration Department Abul Rizvi - it might not be the only way the Tamil family can stay.

Labor’s stance on Tamil family involves ‘risks’

Sky News Political editor David Speers says despite significant community support, Labor’s decision to support a Tamil family facing deportation is a ‘risk.’

Sky News Political editor David Speers says despite significant community support, Labor’s decision to support a Tamil family facing deportation is a ‘risk.’

'Inevitable' election financing will be public

The Courier Mail’s Renee Viellaris says it is possible that election campaigns could shift to public financing, as the conduct of the NSW ALP is scrutinised by ICAC.

The Courier Mail’s Renee Viellaris says it is possible that election campaigns could shift to public financing, as the conduct of the NSW ALP is scrutinised by ICAC.

Religious discrimination bill could allow employees to refuse to work on sacred days

Attorney-General Christian Porter says there is the possibility that employees could sue their employers if they are forced to work on a sacred day under a draft religious discrimination law released on Thursday.

Attorney-General Christian Porter says there is the possibility that employees could sue their employers if they are forced to work on a sacred day under a draft religious discrimination law released on Thursday.

Explainer: religious discrimination bill

Sky News Political Editor David Speers breaks down the complicated mechanisms involved in the Coalition's draft religious discrimination bill.

Sky News Political Editor David Speers breaks down the complicated mechanisms involved in the Coalition's draft religious discrimination bill.

Australians 'should be able to quote their bibles' without retribution: Liberal senator

Ordinary Australians want the government to ensure they will be able to quote their bibles without fear of employer retribution, according to Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Ordinary Australians want the government to ensure they will be able to quote their bibles without fear of employer retribution, according to Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Johnson’s parliament suspension ‘on right side of law’

University of Sydney Professor Marc Stears says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend parliament is just on the “right side of the law” but it hasn’t stopped politicians branding him a “tinpot dictator”.

University of Sydney Professor Marc Stears says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend parliament is just on the “right side of the law” but it hasn’t stopped politicians branding him a “tinpot dictator”.